O.A.C.A.S. Certification Program
Requirements
Successful completion of an education level equivalent to at least a two (2) year community diploma in Social Services or Child Care or one (1) year university or successful completion of the Ministry of Education School Attendance Counsellor's Certification Program which is deemed to be acceptable to O.A.C.A.S. (Please send proof with your application). The Certification Board must receive from your Superintendent or Supervisor (your immediate Supervisor), a letter verifying that you have served satisfactorily for at least two (2) years as an Attendance Counsellor.
Membership in the Ontario Association for Counselling and Attendance Services
If you were hired prior to March 25, 1970 you may qualify for certification under the grandfathering clause. Please Note: Part-time Attendance Counsellors are also eligible for O.A.C.A.S. certification.
Please send a letter applying for certification to:
